039: The Intersection Between Leadership, Gender and Embodiment with Lorri Sulpizio

In this insightful podcast episode, we explore the intersection of leadership,gender fluidity,   and embodiment, with Dr. Lorri Sulpizio. 

Our conversation begins by discussing how the Enneagram fosters connections, followed by an in-depth exploration of the wisdom of the body. We uncover surprising connections between athletic and cognitive performance and the influence of centers of intelligence in the corporate world. 

Dr. Sulpizio shares her valuable insights into helping leaders incorporate embodiment into their professional lives. We delve into her personal realization of how her body communicates through subtle cues and discuss the lifelong impact of our early relationship with our bodies. Learn about the power of breath in regulating the nervous system, how her PhD work informs her daily practice, and the importance of understanding language around gender. 

We explore the fluidity of gender, dissect the concept of women's and men's bodies as ornaments versus instruments, and discuss how bodies as instruments intersect with gender and leadership. 

The conversation also touches on co-regulation for leaders and provides real-life examples of co-regulated leaders, concluding with a rapid-fire question round. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation on the intricate dynamics of leadership, gender, and embodiment with Dr. Lorri Sulpizio.

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [1:40] Coming together through the Enneagram 

• [2:35] Your body has all the wisdom 

• [4:10] The similarities between athletic and cognitive performance

• [5:40] How centers of intelligence are emphasized in the meeting room

• [8:20] How has Lorri helped leaders bring embodiment into their work

• [14:20] When she realized her body was having a conversation through cues

• [16:40] Carolyn's experience growing up feeling disconnected from her body

• [20:35] How the way in which we do or don’t connect with our bodies as younger individuals affects us as adults

• [22:30] Breathing to regulate the nervous system

• [23:50] How Lorri’s PHD work influences her day to day work

• [24:30] Understanding our language around female/male/man/woman

• [28:30] The fluidity of gender

• [30:00] Women’s bodies as an ornament vs. instrument

• [34:05] Men's bodies as an ornament vs. instrument

• [36:20] Bodies as instruments as it relates to gender and leadership

• [38:30] Co-regulation for leaders

• [41:15] Examples of a co-regulated leader

• [47:15] Rapid fire questions  

Connect with Lorri

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorrisulpizio/

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorri-sulpizio

• https://www.lorrisulpizio.com/

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